What's On in 2026
Galena's bicentennial-year events — and the days downtown fills up.
Galena's big 2026 dates — the year the town turns 200. Where to be, and the days when downtown fills up and parking gets tight. Dates are checked against the source; past events drop off on their own.
Coming up
Dated events. Past dates drop off this list automatically.
- Galena Brew FestGalena
Saturday 1 August
Galena
Saturday 29 August
Recreation Park
A signature event of Galena's bicentennial year.
Saturday 26 September
Galena Cellars
- Galena OktoberfestGalena
Saturday 3 October
Galena
Saturday 31 October at 6:30 p.m.
Downtown Galena
The 46th annual parade, 2026 theme "Galena Through the Years." The single busiest evening downtown — plan parking well ahead, or use the weekend shuttle. Costumes required to march.
- Nouveau CelebrationGalena
Friday 20 November
Galena
The Beaujolais-style nouveau wine release weekend.
- Galena Holidaze FestivalGalena
Saturday 5 December
Galena
Sunday 27 December
Turner Hall
The bicentennial finale, 200 years after the December 1826 vote to adopt the name Galena.